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Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, center, and research collaborators are part of a multi-institutional team working alongside educators to study and refine Active Playful Learning for use in elementary classrooms.

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Aug. 19, 2026

Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms

Three years into a Temple-led study spanning four states, Temple psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and […]

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Aug. 19, 2026

Economics Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Elizabeth Wheaton-Paramo

By Economics Department

Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Wheaton-Paramo (Temple Ph.D. '06), for having her […]

A photo of Bryant Simon outside a public restroom.

Bryant Simon's book, "For Customers Only: Public Bathrooms and the Making of American Inequality," is the first book to tell the larger history of public bathrooms in the United States.

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Aug. 5, 2026

Are public restrooms the key to equality?

Laura H. Carnell Professor of History Bryant Simon explores the history of public bathrooms in his […]

Aug. 4, 2026

Internship Spotlight: Taylor Black

By Kasey Trapp

Meet Taylor Black, a second-year Master of Public Policy student interning with the City of […]

Joshua Mask's latest research examines the effects of remote work and AI on new workers’ compensation, hours and employment.

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Aug. 4, 2026

New Temple study suggests remote work, not AI, may be hurting young job seekers

A new research paper by economist Joshua Mask finds that new workers in remote work-exposed […]

Jul. 29, 2026

Lin Liu Receives I-STARR Grant to Study Prison to Recovery Housing Transitions for People Taking MOUD

By Criminal Justice Department

This study examines how parole officers (POs) and recovery housing (RH) staff collaborate to […]

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Jul. 28, 2026

Criminal Justice Department bids farewell to Internship Coordinator Cheryl Irons, welcomes Douglas Green to the position

By Criminal Justice Department

As we celebrate the retirement of Dr. Cheryl Irons, we extend our sincere gratitude for her years […]

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Once again, a Spider-Man film is expected to be the biggest movie of the summer. Dustin Kidd, professor of sociology at Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts, discusses why the wall-crawler's popularity continues to be unrivaled compared to his peers.

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Jul. 17, 2026

A new Spider-Man film is on the way; what’s the secret to the wall-crawler’s 60 years of relevancy?

Later this month, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will hit theaters as the ninth live action standalone […]

Jul. 16, 2026

Dr. Marisa Booty joins Criminal Justice Department faculty

By Criminal Justice Department

The Department of Criminal Justice is excited to welcome Dr. Marisa Booty to our faculty. Dr. Booty […]

Jul. 9, 2026

Economics Department's Joshua Mask explores impact of AI tools on student outcomes in International Review of Economics Education

By Economics Department

Professor Joshua Mask has published a new paper titled Does AI Help Economics Students Learn […]

Jul. 9, 2026

Economics Professor Michael Leeds receives Larry Hadley Award from NAASE

By Economics Department

The North American Association of Sports Economists presented Professor Peter von Allmen (Temple […]

Jul. 9, 2026

Economics Department's Viviane Sanfelice published in Labour Economics

By Economics Department

Professor Viviane Sanfelice has published a new paper titled "Public Childcare and Maternal […]

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Jul. 8, 2026

Why we keep returning to ‘The Odyssey’

In anticipation of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, set to be released in theaters on July 17, Dan […]

Travis Glasson and the cover of Nobody Men

Jul. 2, 2026

History professor Travis Glasson receives James Kirby Martin Book Prize

By Jonathan Hernandez

The Fort Plain Museum has awarded Travis Glasson, associate professor in the History Department, […]

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Jun. 24, 2026

Temple researchers use GIS technology to uncover Philadelphia’s Underground Railroad history

Using geographic information systems, College of Liberal Arts professors Jeremy Mennis and Nilgün […]

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Internship Spotlight: Luana Sacay

Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms

Economics Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Elizabeth Wheaton-Paramo

Are public restrooms the key to equality?

Internship Spotlight: Taylor Black

New Temple study suggests remote work, not AI, may be hurting young job seekers

Lin Liu Receives I-STARR Grant to Study Prison to Recovery Housing Transitions for People Taking MOUD

Criminal Justice Department bids farewell to Internship Coordinator Cheryl Irons, welcomes Douglas Green to the position

A new Spider-Man film is on the way; what’s the secret to the wall-crawler’s 60 years of relevancy?

Dr. Marisa Booty joins Criminal Justice Department faculty

Economics Department's Joshua Mask explores impact of AI tools on student outcomes in International Review of Economics Education

Economics Professor Michael Leeds receives Larry Hadley Award from NAASE

Economics Department's Viviane Sanfelice published in Labour Economics

Why we keep returning to ‘The Odyssey’

History professor Travis Glasson receives James Kirby Martin Book Prize

Temple researchers use GIS technology to uncover Philadelphia’s Underground Railroad history

Temple University
College of Liberal Arts

College of Liberal Arts

Internship Spotlight: Luana Sacay

Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms

Economics Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Elizabeth Wheaton-Paramo

Are public restrooms the key to equality?

Internship Spotlight: Taylor Black

New Temple study suggests remote work, not AI, may be hurting young job seekers

Lin Liu Receives I-STARR Grant to Study Prison to Recovery Housing Transitions for People Taking MOUD

Criminal Justice Department bids farewell to Internship Coordinator Cheryl Irons, welcomes Douglas Green to the position

A new Spider-Man film is on the way; what’s the secret to the wall-crawler’s 60 years of relevancy?

Dr. Marisa Booty joins Criminal Justice Department faculty

Economics Department's Joshua Mask explores impact of AI tools on student outcomes in International Review of Economics Education

Economics Professor Michael Leeds receives Larry Hadley Award from NAASE

Economics Department's Viviane Sanfelice published in Labour Economics

Why we keep returning to ‘The Odyssey’

History professor Travis Glasson receives James Kirby Martin Book Prize

Temple researchers use GIS technology to uncover Philadelphia’s Underground Railroad history

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Temple University
College of Liberal Arts